Engage The Scripture Podcast
Welcome to the Engage the Scripture Podcast, where the Bible is explored through its original historical, cultural, and literary context."
Episodes
47 episodes
Ep. 46 John 11:1-27 Lazarus part 1 When Jesus Waits – The Glory of God in Suffering
Description:Join us for Part 1 of this powerful three-part series on the story of Lazarus in John 11. When a beloved friend falls deathly ill, Jesus doesn’t rush to help—He waits with purpose. What looks like dela...
Ep. 45 John 10: 22-42 I and the Father Are One” — The Light of the World at Hanukkah
It’s winter in Jerusalem during the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah). Jesus stands in Solomon’s Colonnade and makes one of the clearest declarations of His deity in the entire Gospel: “I and the Father are one.”The religious leaders immedi...
Ep. 44 John 10 1-21 “The Voice of the Shepherd — The Good Shepherd”
In Episode 44 we step into the first half of John 10 and meet Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Right after healing the man born blind, Jesus speaks directly to the Pharisees, revealing who He really is—the Door of the sheep and the Good Shepherd who...
Ep. 43 John 9:24 -41 “The Revelation of the Son of Man — The Man Born Blind”
The healed man born blind moves from physical sight to bold confession and full faith as he stands before the Pharisees. Pressured to deny Jesus, he instead testifies with growing clarity and courage, leading to his expulsion from the syn...
Ep. 42 John 9:13-23 The Cost of Confessing Christ — The Man Born Blind
In Episode 42, Jeff and Kimberly walk through John 9:13-23 as the Pharisees question the man born blind and his parents. While the healed man boldly testifies that Jesus is a prophet, his parents shrink back in fear of being put out of the syna...
Ep. 41 John 9: 1-12 The Man Born Blind
We begin John 9 with the disciples’ question about suffering: “Who sinned?” Jesus’ answer reframes the entire problem of evil. Then we walk through the healing of the man born blind and the reaction of his neighbors ...
Ep 40 John 8: 42-59 Before Abraham Was, I AM
In this intense conclusion to John 8, Jesus confronts the religious leaders head-on and reveals the shocking truth about spiritual family, freedom from sin, and the voices shaping our hearts. As the tension rises, Jesus makes His boldest c...
Ep. 39 John 8: 31-41 From Slave to Son – True Freedom and True Family
In Episode 39 of Engage the Scripture, Jeff and Brent explore John 8:31–41, where Jesus calls believers to move beyond shallow faith into true discipleship. Discover what it really means to abide in His word, the difference between slavery to s...
Ep. 38 John 8: 12-30 “Unless You Believe That I AM”
Jeff is joined by his daughter Ellie (her first time on the show) as they study Jesus’ powerful declaration: “I am the Light of the World.”They unpack Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees — “Unless you believe that I AM, you will die in you...
Ep. 37: John 7:53 - 8:1-11 The Women Caught in Adultery
Jeff and his daughter Kelsey explore the story of the woman caught in adultery — why it isn’t in the earliest manuscripts of John, why the early church preserved it, and how Jesus’ response reveals the perfect balance of grace and truth. Toget...
Ep. 36: John 7:37–52 The Living Water and the Divided Crowd
On the climactic last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus stands and cries out that He is the source of living water — the Spirit promised to all who believe. The crowd is divided: some see Him as the Prophet, others as the Messiah, while th...
Ep. 35 John 7:25-36 “You Do Not Know Him: Confrontational Moment at the Feast of Booths
In this episode, we walk through John 7:25–36, where Jesus raises His voice in the temple and tells the Jerusalem crowd, “Him you do not know.” The people are divided, the leaders are plotting, and the officers sent to arrest Him freeze in conf...
Ep. 34 John 7:1-24 "The Shadow of Death & The Father’s Perfect Timing
In John 7, the tension rises dramatically as the shadow of death falls over Jesus. His own brothers don’t believe in Him, the crowds are divided, and the religious leaders want Him dead. Jesus moves with perfect timing — not according to human ...
Ep. 33 John 6: 41-71
In the dramatic conclusion of John 6, thousands who once chased Jesus for miracles and bread now grumble and walk away after His hard teaching. Jeff and Brent explore the final part of the “Bread of Life” discourse and the painful moment when m...
Ep. 32 John 6: 22-40 Loyalty to I Am, The Bread of Life: The Work God Really Wants
The crowd wants more bread, but Jesus offers something far better — Himself. Join us as we unpack what it means to come to Jesus in loyalty, why He never casts out those who trust Him, and how He promises life now and resurrection later.
Ep. 31 Walking on Chaos: Jesus Meets Us in the Storm
In this episode, Jesus sends His disciples straight into a violent storm — then walks on the chaotic sea to meet them. Discover how obedience can lead into hardship, what it means when Jesus says “It is I,” and why this miracle is far more...
Ep 30 John 6:1-15 Passover Echoes in the Feeding of 5,000
Jeff and Brent unpack John 6:1–15—the feeding of the 5,000—highlighting Passover and Exodus echoes, the disciples’ doubts, and Jesus’ surprising provision. Scripture reading, clear exposition, and practical application to help you see Jes...
Ep 29 “The Family Table: Passover, Easter, and God’s Appointed Times”
In this special Passover–Easter episode, Jeff and Kim take you on a journey from Eden to Egypt, from the upper room to the future feast. Instead of internet myths or modern traditions, this conversation goes back to the real story — the s...
Ep 28 John 5: 24-47 What Bethesda Reveals: Life, Judgment, and the Voice of the Son
In this episode of Engage the Scripture, we finish John chapter 5 and listen as Jesus explains what His identity means for us right now. He talks about hearing His voice, crossing from death to life, and the resurrection that reveals the heart....
Ep 26 John 5: 18-23 The Bethesda Controversy: Jesus Reveals His Identity
In this episode, Jeff and Brent trace the fallout from the healing at Bethesda and walk through Jesus’ longest response to His opponents in the Gospel of John. As the Sabbath controversy unfolds, Jesus explains His relationship with the F...
Ep.27 Recovering the Real Saint Patrick
In this special Saint Patrick’s Day episode of Engage the Scripture, Jeff is joined by his oldest daughter, Kelsey, for a fresh look at the real Patrick — not the cartoon with green hats and leprechauns, but the faithful missionary who br...
Ep 25 John 5:9-18 The Sabbath Showdown at Bethesda
In this episode, Jeff and Brent walk through John 5:9–18, where Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath and ignites a confrontation with the Jerusalem leaders. They explore why the leaders ignored the miracle, how Sabbath became buried under man...
Ep. 24 John 5:1-9 Jesus Reclaims Bethesda: Bypassing the Water for Real Wholeness
Jeff and Brent dive into John 5: Jesus visits the Pool of Bethesda during a feast, where the sick wait for "stirred" waters linked to spiritual messengers and ancient healing traditions (later an Asclepius temple site). We discuss textual varia...
Ep 23 John 4:44-54 The Second Cana Sign: Your Son Lives
In this episode, we follow Jesus back to Cana for the second sign in John’s Gospel—the healing of a royal official’s son. We explore how this desperate father’s journey becomes a picture of faith that grows from crisis to trust, why Jesus...
Ep 22 The Woman at the Well (Part3)
This is Part 3 of our Woman at the Well mini‑series, where John 4:28–43 reaches its powerful conclusion. The Samaritan woman leaves her water jar, runs into town, and becomes the first witness to her community. While she’s sharing her sto...